Depression Therapists in Minneapolis, MN
I enjoy helping people with a variety of problems including anxiety, depressed mood, relationship struggles, insomnia, and health problems including Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
In addition to providing individual psychotherapy, I have facilitated support groups, conducted research, taught courses at the University of Minnesota and trained other healthcare providers. These varied experiences have convinced me that psychological and physical health are intertwined; to heal, we must care for mind, body and spirit.
I enjoy helping people with a variety of problems including anxiety, depressed mood, relationship struggles, insomnia, and health problems including Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
In addition to providing individual psychotherapy, I have facilitated support groups, conducted research, taught courses at the University of Minnesota and trained other healthcare providers. These varied experiences have convinced me that psychological and physical health are intertwined; to heal, we must care for mind, body and spirit.
I consider it an honor to be allowed entry into someone's life as a therapist. People come to me when some suffering or limitation has opened them up enough to ask a perfect stranger for help. My hope is to provide a safe and respectful place for them to begin to look at the various strands of their lives and stories. Then, as we unravel past and present contributions to the fabric of their lives, we can examine these threads and, with new understanding, weave them back together into a new tapestry which includes fresh possibilities.
I consider it an honor to be allowed entry into someone's life as a therapist. People come to me when some suffering or limitation has opened them up enough to ask a perfect stranger for help. My hope is to provide a safe and respectful place for them to begin to look at the various strands of their lives and stories. Then, as we unravel past and present contributions to the fabric of their lives, we can examine these threads and, with new understanding, weave them back together into a new tapestry which includes fresh possibilities.
Are you struggling with depression or feelings of profound disconnection from your partner or friends?
My holistic, specialized approach is grounded in two decades of experience, integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Practices, and Trauma Theory to help you bridge distance with loved ones and regain creative focus. A certified Brainspotting Practitioner, I help process trauma and emotional blocks, creating profound, nervous-system change.
Are you struggling with depression or feelings of profound disconnection from your partner or friends?
My holistic, specialized approach is grounded in two decades of experience, integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Practices, and Trauma Theory to help you bridge distance with loved ones and regain creative focus. A certified Brainspotting Practitioner, I help process trauma and emotional blocks, creating profound, nervous-system change.
Even though your life is pretty good, do you feel like something is missing? Seeking inner calm, improved relationships, and life satisfaction? I provide in-depth therapy where you can develop skills to tolerate difficult feelings, develop a sense of inner calm, and find insight into your life patterns. Mindfulness, psychodynamic, strengths-based, and attachment-style therapies can help you to understand and change your patterns in life. I am also informed by women’s studies, sociology, studio art, dance, & psychoanalysis. I look forward to hearing from you!
Even though your life is pretty good, do you feel like something is missing? Seeking inner calm, improved relationships, and life satisfaction? I provide in-depth therapy where you can develop skills to tolerate difficult feelings, develop a sense of inner calm, and find insight into your life patterns. Mindfulness, psychodynamic, strengths-based, and attachment-style therapies can help you to understand and change your patterns in life. I am also informed by women’s studies, sociology, studio art, dance, & psychoanalysis. I look forward to hearing from you!
At Core Psychotherapy, we don’t just treat symptoms — we uncover the human stories beneath them. We reject cookie-cutter solutions in favor of deep, individualized work grounded in psychoanalytic wisdom and modern neuroscience. This is therapy for those ready to engage courageously with their thoughts, habits, and inner lives to create lasting, meaningful change.
At Core Psychotherapy, we don’t just treat symptoms — we uncover the human stories beneath them. We reject cookie-cutter solutions in favor of deep, individualized work grounded in psychoanalytic wisdom and modern neuroscience. This is therapy for those ready to engage courageously with their thoughts, habits, and inner lives to create lasting, meaningful change.
Life can be challenging, and knowing where to start to get help is hard. Even in circumstances that seem overwhelming, seeking therapy is a wonderful first step toward improving your wellbeing. Congratulations on starting the process of finding a therapist that is right for you!
Life can be challenging, and knowing where to start to get help is hard. Even in circumstances that seem overwhelming, seeking therapy is a wonderful first step toward improving your wellbeing. Congratulations on starting the process of finding a therapist that is right for you!
Please feel free to read my provider profile on the Christian Heart Counseling website.
Please feel free to read my provider profile on the Christian Heart Counseling website.
Mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, post-traumatic stress and addiction can be difficult and overwhelming to face alone.
My goal is to encourage and empower you to overcome the obstacles that have delayed you from becoming your best self. If you are ready to make positive and lasting changes, or need additional information, please call me at Eternal Hope Therapy.
Mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, post-traumatic stress and addiction can be difficult and overwhelming to face alone.
My goal is to encourage and empower you to overcome the obstacles that have delayed you from becoming your best self. If you are ready to make positive and lasting changes, or need additional information, please call me at Eternal Hope Therapy.
I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, stress, and long-standing patterns that leave you feeling exhausted or overwhelmed.
My approach is trauma-informed and body-aware, blending somatic work, DBT skills, and parts-based work at a pace that honors your nervous system. Shaped by training and lived experience with illness and trauma, I prioritize consent, safety, and sustainability. I’m not here to fix you, but to help you listen to your body and build a life that works with it.
I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, stress, and long-standing patterns that leave you feeling exhausted or overwhelmed.
My approach is trauma-informed and body-aware, blending somatic work, DBT skills, and parts-based work at a pace that honors your nervous system. Shaped by training and lived experience with illness and trauma, I prioritize consent, safety, and sustainability. I’m not here to fix you, but to help you listen to your body and build a life that works with it.
Dale L Bolger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, ACSW, LLMSW, LGSW
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Waitlist for new clients
As an openly polyamorous-queer-gender expansive person, I’ve spent most of my life experiencing microaggressions & unlearning the cisnormative & hetronormative messages that constantly tell us we are defective, broken, or unwanted. They are wrong! We are fabulous, vibrant & deserving, of all the gifts the world has to offer. I became a therapist to share what I’ve learned, bring healing, & advocate for queer/trans youth, young adults & their families while working for social justice & full inclusion into society. Our work will be in a safe, affirming space so we can collaborate to create & implement a road map to your recovery.
As an openly polyamorous-queer-gender expansive person, I’ve spent most of my life experiencing microaggressions & unlearning the cisnormative & hetronormative messages that constantly tell us we are defective, broken, or unwanted. They are wrong! We are fabulous, vibrant & deserving, of all the gifts the world has to offer. I became a therapist to share what I’ve learned, bring healing, & advocate for queer/trans youth, young adults & their families while working for social justice & full inclusion into society. Our work will be in a safe, affirming space so we can collaborate to create & implement a road map to your recovery.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma (often times all three).
Hello, I'm Ruby! I am here to be your biggest cheerleader, thought untangler, and copilot through the ups and downs of life. My approach is both warm and direct, creating a safe space for open dialogue and exploration. You will walk away from our time together with tangible tools and resources to help you understand yourself better and shift the thought and behaviors patterns that do not serve you or your relationships. Together we will address core wounds to allow you approach yourself with compassion and adapt healthy coping strategies so you can move forward effectively in your life.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma (often times all three).
Hello, I'm Ruby! I am here to be your biggest cheerleader, thought untangler, and copilot through the ups and downs of life. My approach is both warm and direct, creating a safe space for open dialogue and exploration. You will walk away from our time together with tangible tools and resources to help you understand yourself better and shift the thought and behaviors patterns that do not serve you or your relationships. Together we will address core wounds to allow you approach yourself with compassion and adapt healthy coping strategies so you can move forward effectively in your life.
The Native American Community Clinic (NACC) provides services to the Native American community as well as anyone who feels they would benefit from healthcare informed by Indigenous values. We offer both psychotherapy and traditional healing/spiritual care services. We provide help for a variety of challenges, including mood disorders, grief, anxiety, and chemical health concerns. We also have a specialty in evidence-based treatments for trauma and PTSD.
The Native American Community Clinic (NACC) provides services to the Native American community as well as anyone who feels they would benefit from healthcare informed by Indigenous values. We offer both psychotherapy and traditional healing/spiritual care services. We provide help for a variety of challenges, including mood disorders, grief, anxiety, and chemical health concerns. We also have a specialty in evidence-based treatments for trauma and PTSD.
You might’ve tried traditional talk therapy and still feel stuck—anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure why certain patterns won’t shift. Maybe you’re high-functioning on the outside but carrying tension, burnout, or old wounds that won’t budge. You’re thoughtful, sensitive, and craving something deeper—something that goes beyond coping skills and talks to your whole self, not just your thoughts.
You might’ve tried traditional talk therapy and still feel stuck—anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure why certain patterns won’t shift. Maybe you’re high-functioning on the outside but carrying tension, burnout, or old wounds that won’t budge. You’re thoughtful, sensitive, and craving something deeper—something that goes beyond coping skills and talks to your whole self, not just your thoughts.
Hello! When working with clients, my first priority is to ensure that they feel safe and comfortable while exploring the wide range of experiences and challenges that accompany life. My hope is to be a companion who provides support, validation, and perspective while remaining led by you! I work with all kinds of presenting issues and truly enjoy building each individual's story and insight about themselves. I believe that our pasts impact how we show up in the world and that learning about ourselves in this way leads to relief and positive change.
Hello! When working with clients, my first priority is to ensure that they feel safe and comfortable while exploring the wide range of experiences and challenges that accompany life. My hope is to be a companion who provides support, validation, and perspective while remaining led by you! I work with all kinds of presenting issues and truly enjoy building each individual's story and insight about themselves. I believe that our pasts impact how we show up in the world and that learning about ourselves in this way leads to relief and positive change.
I often work with adults coping with depression, anxiety, grief, the after-effects of trauma, perinatal and postpartum concerns, and familial and relationship issues.
I have a personal commitment to working with grief and loss, and those recovering from trauma. I practice from a feminist, trauma-informed, anti-racist, insight-oriented, and relational perspective. I am trained in EMDR therapy and utilize this modality with clients hoping to experience relief from trauma.
I often work with adults coping with depression, anxiety, grief, the after-effects of trauma, perinatal and postpartum concerns, and familial and relationship issues.
I have a personal commitment to working with grief and loss, and those recovering from trauma. I practice from a feminist, trauma-informed, anti-racist, insight-oriented, and relational perspective. I am trained in EMDR therapy and utilize this modality with clients hoping to experience relief from trauma.
Some areas that I focus on include: trauma and post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, panic, boundary and relationship issues, chemical dependency and relapse prevention, behavioral addictions, mood disorders and anger management.
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor, board-approved supervisor and a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. I utilize EMDR, mindfulness-based CBT, and person-centered approaches that have been shown to be highly effective for treating a multitude of concerns. I am familiar with most issues, and have a particular interest in treating trauma and working through relationship concerns. I am also KAP (ketamine-assisted psychotherapy) trained, and interested in assisting with the integration phase of psychedelic assisted therapy.
Some areas that I focus on include: trauma and post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, panic, boundary and relationship issues, chemical dependency and relapse prevention, behavioral addictions, mood disorders and anger management.
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor, board-approved supervisor and a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. I utilize EMDR, mindfulness-based CBT, and person-centered approaches that have been shown to be highly effective for treating a multitude of concerns. I am familiar with most issues, and have a particular interest in treating trauma and working through relationship concerns. I am also KAP (ketamine-assisted psychotherapy) trained, and interested in assisting with the integration phase of psychedelic assisted therapy.
I work with individuals and couples who seek therapy for anxiety, depression, stress, adjusting to life changes, and improving self-esteem.
I offer a strength-based and person-centered approach. I utilize several modalities of care, including but not limited to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused and narrative therapies, psychodynamic therapy with a focus on attachment theory, internal family systems (IFS), emotion-focused, relational, and mindfulness-based interventions.
I work with individuals and couples who seek therapy for anxiety, depression, stress, adjusting to life changes, and improving self-esteem.
I offer a strength-based and person-centered approach. I utilize several modalities of care, including but not limited to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused and narrative therapies, psychodynamic therapy with a focus on attachment theory, internal family systems (IFS), emotion-focused, relational, and mindfulness-based interventions.
I work with adult clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, and trauma, often related to relationships and life transitions.
The primary goal of therapy is to help you feel emotionally and physically better. Together we will explore whether change is needed in your life patterns or whether your concerns stem from external sources. Using clinically proven strategies, we will work together to reduce the impact depression, anxiety, and trauma have on your life.
I work with adult clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, and trauma, often related to relationships and life transitions.
The primary goal of therapy is to help you feel emotionally and physically better. Together we will explore whether change is needed in your life patterns or whether your concerns stem from external sources. Using clinically proven strategies, we will work together to reduce the impact depression, anxiety, and trauma have on your life.
In addition to her work with disordered eating, Molly supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and life transitions.
Molly Peterson is a licensed clinical social worker who is passionate about helping adults build healthier relationships with themselves—particularly around food, body image, and self-worth. She works with individuals currently experiencing eating disorders, those in recovery, or anyone questioning how their relationship with food may be affecting their well-being. Her goal is to offer personalized, affirming support that meets each client where they are.
In addition to her work with disordered eating, Molly supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and life transitions.
Molly Peterson is a licensed clinical social worker who is passionate about helping adults build healthier relationships with themselves—particularly around food, body image, and self-worth. She works with individuals currently experiencing eating disorders, those in recovery, or anyone questioning how their relationship with food may be affecting their well-being. Her goal is to offer personalized, affirming support that meets each client where they are.
I have a passion for working with adolescents and young adults and the unique struggles that come with these stages of life. Using a person-centered approach, I aim to create a space for you to tell your individual story in a safe and trusting environment. I want to know you and help you feel that your problems are valid, real, and manageable. Though we are all individuals, we grow up and live within systems and social contexts that shape our experiences, and I do my best to acknowledge this aspect of you in addition to your individuality.
I have a passion for working with adolescents and young adults and the unique struggles that come with these stages of life. Using a person-centered approach, I aim to create a space for you to tell your individual story in a safe and trusting environment. I want to know you and help you feel that your problems are valid, real, and manageable. Though we are all individuals, we grow up and live within systems and social contexts that shape our experiences, and I do my best to acknowledge this aspect of you in addition to your individuality.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.